Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a Careers Adviser on a part-time (3 days per week), permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £31,289 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time (£21,141 per annum). At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College. The Role: As our Careers Adviser, you will provide high quality, impartial information, advice and guidance to current and prospective students. To work collaboratively with internal teams and relevant external agencies to support students holistically, that prepares them for future success in their next steps within education or upcoming employment. Responsibilities as our Careers Adviser : Providing inspiring and engaging high quality information, advice and guidance to existing and potential students, to enable them explore the range of post-16 and post-18 options available to them in line with their career goals and aspirations. This forms part on an all age careers service. Working in close partnership with the wider Student Inclusion & Support Team to enable students with EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) to access high quality, impartial information, advice and guidance. Working collaboratively with Personal Development Tutors, Lecturers and Learning Managers to support with the delivery of a consistent and engaging careers programme, across all curriculum areas. Developing agreed action plans with students and collect feedback in line with College procedures Accurately recording interventions with students in line with College procedures Carrying out activities to support and maintain Matrix accreditation/meet national quality standards for Careers Guidance (including the Gatsby Benchmarks) Safeguarding all students ‘using the College safeguarding procedures, make internal and external referrals and closely monitor and update records Maintaining an up to date knowledge of current and new government policies and initiatives related to careers education, information, advice and guidance, that will form how we improve the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance. As our Careers Adviser, you’ll ideally have: Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths. Applicants must hold a minimum of a relevant level 6 Careers Guidance qualification, as specified within the Careers Development Institute Level 6 Register e.g. Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development Diploma in Careers Guidance (Parts 1 & 2), NVQ level 4 LDSS or Level 4 Advice and Guidance (with appropriate units) and QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development Experience of providing high quality careers information, advice and guidance Key legislation relating to Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG). Attendance at college events ie open evenings including outside of normal working hours Benefits you will receive: You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary: 27.5 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available) Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme If you feel you are the right candidate for this Careers Adviser role,then please click ‘ apply’ now Closing date: 23 March 2025 Planned interview date: 02 April 2025 Proposed start date: 04 August 2025 We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.